Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • Mathematicians predict just how likely England are to win Euro 2020 final

    Mathematicians predict just how likely England are to win Euro 2020 final

    Maybe this will calm your nerves… Be honest, you didn’t see this coming a few weeks ago did you. And yet here we are, in the final, and on the verge of history. Deep breaths everyone. So whilst we’re all a bag of nerves and have no idea how the final will pan out, lets […]

    5 years ago

  • The Queen pens letter to Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2020 final

    The Queen pens letter to Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2020 final

    Not long to go now… The Queen has written a letter to England manager Gareth Southgate wishing him and the team luck ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final against Italy. In the message, Queen Elizabeth II recalls presenting the World Cup to Bobby Moore 55 years ago and seeing “what it meant to the players, […]

    5 years ago

  • Tearful Neymar congratulates Messi after Argentina defeat Brazil in Copa America final

    Tearful Neymar congratulates Messi after Argentina defeat Brazil in Copa America final

    The Brazilian superstar was distraught at the final whistle Along with the usual factors that make every Brazil vs Argentina clash a must-see event, this year’s final also saw ex-Barcelona team mates Neymar and Lionel Messi face off for the biggest prize in South American football, as they both tried to claim a first major […]

    5 years ago

  • Migrants who use dinghies to cross Channel to claim asylum will no longer be prosecuted

    Migrants who use dinghies to cross Channel to claim asylum will no longer be prosecuted

    It’s after new advice from the Crown Prosecution Service Migrants who pilot dinghies and small boats across the English Channel with the intention of claiming asylum will no longer be prosecuted, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. This is despite the Home Office labelling small boat pilots “people smugglers,” and Priti Patel’s promises to […]

    5 years ago

  • Jacob Rees Mogg’s World In Motion rap is absolutely nightmarish

    Jacob Rees Mogg’s World In Motion rap is absolutely nightmarish

    I’ll warn you, this will ruin your day As is always the case when a major sporting event or pop culture moment comes around, politicians love to hop on the bandwagon. Euro 2020 has been no different. Politicians who not too long ago were pretty adamant that booing the team was alright are now behind […]

    5 years ago

  • Olympics organisers agree to hold games without spectators

    Olympics organisers agree to hold games without spectators

    The news comes after Japan announced a state of emergency across the country. The Olympics Games this summer will go ahead without spectators as Japan continues to see a rise in coronavirus cases. According to Reuters, Japan’s Olympics minister said organisers agreed that fans should not be allowed to attend. The president of the Games […]

    5 years ago

  • Man takes dying dog for one final walk up favourite mountain in wheelbarrow

    Man takes dying dog for one final walk up favourite mountain in wheelbarrow

    Think I’ve got something in my eye… A man went to extreme lengths to take his dog for one final walk along his favourite route, by taking him in a wheelbarrow. Carlos Fresco and his 10-year-old labradoodle, Monty, have walked the route up the Brecon Beacons on multiple occasions over the years. But when Monty […]

    5 years ago

  • Wenger says ‘VAR let referee down’ for England penalty

    Wenger says ‘VAR let referee down’ for England penalty

    “He must have a look at it.” It’s the moment that everyone is talking about and will surely go down in English footballing folklore. Up there with “did the ball cross the line in the 1966 final,” we can now put “was it a penalty in the 2021 semi-final.” If you’re English, it’s a classic […]

    5 years ago

  • England charged by UEFA over Schmeichel laser and national anthem

    England charged by UEFA over Schmeichel laser and national anthem

    England look set to be punished for three incidents during the semi final. UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against England for three incidents that took place during their Euro 2020 semi final clash with Denmark on Wednesday. A statement released by UEFA on Thursday read: “Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA EURO 2020 […]

    5 years ago

  • Bisping predicts ‘angry, scatching’ McGregor ahead of Poirier UFC bout

    Bisping predicts ‘angry, scatching’ McGregor ahead of Poirier UFC bout

    “I think we’re going to see the angry McGregor, the chip on the shoulder, the scathing Conor.” In the very early hours of Sunday morning, we will see a return. A return of one of the biggest and most polarising figures in the world of sport. Conor McGregor will take on Dustin Poirier at UFC […]

    5 years ago

  • Kalvin Phillips pays tribute to gran who died from Covid after England win

    Kalvin Phillips pays tribute to gran who died from Covid after England win

    A lovely gesture. Kalvin Phillips paid a touching tribute to his late grandmother after England’s 2-1 win over Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday. The Leeds man has been one of the stars of the tournament for England and has been key in the Three Lions reaching their first major final in 55 years. As Wembley […]

    5 years ago

  • Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

    Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

    The state of emergency will run throughout the games. Japan has announced a state of emergency in the country that will be in place until August 22 as coronavirus infections continue to rise in Tokyo ahead of the Olympics. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters that it would be in place throughout the Olympic Games, […]

    5 years ago

  • Gary Neville praises Southgate with sly dig at Boris Johnson

    Gary Neville praises Southgate with sly dig at Boris Johnson

    You love to see it. Gary Neville is easily one of the best pundits in English football, matching tactical insight and analysis with a deep care and passion for the game. And moments like this remind us that he’s never afraid to speak his mind or comment on things outside if football. In the glorious […]

    5 years ago

  • Kasper Schmeichel targeted with laser pointer as Harry Kane took winning penalty

    Kasper Schmeichel targeted with laser pointer as Harry Kane took winning penalty

    No one wants to see this. Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was being targeted with a laser pen as Harry Kane stepped up to take the winning penalty in the Euro 2020 semi final on Wednesday. In footage shared by users on Twitter, a green light can clearly be seen on Schmeichel’s face, as a member […]

    5 years ago

  • Fans notice a second ball on pitch just before England’s penalty against Denmark

    Fans notice a second ball on pitch just before England’s penalty against Denmark

    Fans are arguing that the ref should have stopped play Whilst most people who watched the semi final on Wednesday will be debating the penalty decision itself as the main point of contention in England’s win, others think there’s another reason that Kane should never have had the opportunity to put England in the final. […]

    5 years ago

  • Fan who wrote Whole Again cover returns with a new England banger

    Fan who wrote Whole Again cover returns with a new England banger

    “Three Lions going all the way, with Gareth Southgate” The fan who wrote the viral Whole Again cover for Gareth Southgate and England in 2018 has written a new England banger ahead of the semi-final between the Three Lions and Denmark on Wednesday evening. A cover of Backstreet Boys classic ‘I Want It That Way’, […]

    5 years ago

  • Love Island villa broken into in security breach while contestants slept

    Love Island villa broken into in security breach while contestants slept

    The show’s bosses are investigating the security breach. Security guards at the Love Island villa had to drag a YouTube prankster out of the villa after he made it onto the set of the show whilst the contestants slept. The Sun reports that bouncers spotted the man in the garden of the TV set and […]

    5 years ago

  • Saka expected to start against Denmark in tonight’s Euros semi-final

    Saka expected to start against Denmark in tonight’s Euros semi-final

    He is expected to replace Jadon Sancho in the starting lineup. Bukayo Saka is set to return to Gareth Southgate’s starting XI for England’s semi final clash with Denmark at Wembley. It is expected to be the only change to the lineup that started against Ukraine in England’s 4-0 win in the quarter finals. It […]

    5 years ago

  • Harry Kane to hand Denmark captain gift for Eriksen before semi-final

    Harry Kane to hand Denmark captain gift for Eriksen before semi-final

    The two sides will unite in support for Eriksen before kick off. England captain Harry Kane will present an England shirt with Christian Eriksen’s name on the back to their captain before the two sides face-off in their Euro 2020 semi final on Wednesday evening. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during his […]

    5 years ago

  • Crying German girl asks money raised for her to go to charity

    Crying German girl asks money raised for her to go to charity

    The JustGiving page set up for her has now raised over £36,000. The German girl who was pictured crying after her side lost to England in the last 16 of Euro 2020 has asked the money raised for her to go to charity. The girl was shown in TV pictures crying in the crowd, and […]

    5 years ago

  • Influencers divided on Norway’s new law on photo editing

    Influencers divided on Norway’s new law on photo editing

    Influencers will now have to put disclaimers on posts that they have modified or put a filter on. Social media influencers in Norway have been reacting to the new law introduced by the government there which will mean they can’t post modified photos without declaring what they’ve done. The new laws were passed as an […]

    5 years ago

  • There’s a US-based conspiracy theory that birds don’t actually exist

    There’s a US-based conspiracy theory that birds don’t actually exist

    The theory is so popular that the group have launched a tour across the US. The moon landings were faked. JFK was killed by the FBI. Bill Gates is microchipping us with vaccines. The Earth is flat. The world of conspiracy theories is a weird and sometimes dangerous one. But I think this one definitely […]

    5 years ago

  • Don’t boo our England boys for taking the knee at Euros, says Sajid Javid

    Don’t boo our England boys for taking the knee at Euros, says Sajid Javid

    He said that he would respect those who take the knee. Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said that he would not boo the England team for taking the knee, and would instead “watch quietly” from the crowd. He said that, whilst he would not personally choose to take the knee, he “respects” those who do. […]

    5 years ago

  • Pfizer vaccine less effective against Delta variant, Israeli study finds

    Pfizer vaccine less effective against Delta variant, Israeli study finds

    It is still 93 per cent effective against serious illness and hospitalisation A study in Israel has found the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine is less effective at halting the spread of the Delta variant than previous strains of Covid-19. Data collected over the last month has suggested that the vaccine is 64 per cent effective at preventing […]

    5 years ago

  • Rising actor Daniel Mickelson dies aged 23

    Rising actor Daniel Mickelson dies aged 23

    His sister said her heart was “shattered.” Tributes have been pouring in for actor Daniel Mickelson after he passed away at the age of just 23 on Sunday. Mickelson was a rising star in the world of acting, and was best known for his appearance in the 2019 TV series Mani and indie horror film […]

    5 years ago

  • Barcelona cannot register Messi or new signings due to salary cap limit

    Barcelona cannot register Messi or new signings due to salary cap limit

    It’s difficult to underestimate the trouble the Catalan giants find themselves in Barcelona need to reduce their wage bill by €200 million if they want to be able to register any of their new signings this summer. In the last couple of months, Barca have signed the likes of Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric […]

    5 years ago

  • COVID-19: Sajid Javid will continue to carry a face mask after 19 July

    COVID-19: Sajid Javid will continue to carry a face mask after 19 July

    “The pandemic is not over” Sajid Javid has said that he will continue to carry a face mask with him for the foreseeable future, after the government announced that they would not be a legal requirement from 19 July. However, the Health Secretary added that he and the government were “very comfortable with the decisions […]

    5 years ago

  • Over 40 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisia

    Over 40 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisia

    The boat was attempting to cross the Med to reach Europe. Forty-three migrants have drowned after the boat carrying them sank off the coast of Tunisia, according to humanitarian organisation The Tunisian Red Crescent. The migrants had set off from Zuwara, a port in Libya, and were crossing the Mediterranean in an attempt to reach […]

    5 years ago

  • Raheem Sterling reflects on his ongoing battle with the tabloid press

    Raheem Sterling reflects on his ongoing battle with the tabloid press

    ‘It’s something that built up over time, that I’m spoilt, I love money, I love bling.’ Raheem Sterling has discussed his relationship with the press, and why he decided to call out the tabloid coverage of young players back in December 2018. After being racially abused in a match against Chelsea on 8 December 2018, […]

    5 years ago

  • 18-year-old Brit Emma Raducanu reaches last 16 at Wimbledon

    18-year-old Brit Emma Raducanu reaches last 16 at Wimbledon

    She finished her A-Levels just two months ago. Emma Raducanu has reached the fourth round of Wimbledon at the age of just 18 after beating Sorana Cirstea 6-3 7-5. In a thrilling contest, Raducanu sealed the victory with a brilliant point to make history at Wimbledon. Raducanu has rapidly become the fairytale story of this […]

    5 years ago

  • Michael Gove and Sarah Vine separate and are ‘in process of finalising divorce’

    Michael Gove and Sarah Vine separate and are ‘in process of finalising divorce’

    They had been married for almost 20 years. Michael Gove and his wife Sarah Vine have “agreed to separate” after having been together for almost two decades, a spokesman for the couple has announced. Gove and Vine married in October 2001 but have decided to end their relationship and are “in the process of finalising […]

    5 years ago

  • Keir Starmer says ‘Labour is coming home’ after by-election win

    Keir Starmer says ‘Labour is coming home’ after by-election win

    Cringe. Keir Starmer has claimed that Labour is “back” after the party’s by-election win in Batley and Spen, invoking the spirit of Blair and New Labour as he declared that “Labour is coming home.” On Friday morning, the Labour leader arrived in Batley after his party pulled of a minor upset by retaining the seat […]

    5 years ago

  • Swimming caps for natural Black hair ruled out of Olympic Games

    Swimming caps for natural Black hair ruled out of Olympic Games

    The International Swimming Federation rejected the ‘Soul Cap’ as it does not “fit the natural form of the head” A swimming cap design that has been created specifically for natural Black hair will not be allowed to be used by competitors at the Olympics this summer. The swimming caps are made by Soul Cap, a […]

    5 years ago

  • Mourinho tells Southgate to make three changes for Ukraine game

    Mourinho tells Southgate to make three changes for Ukraine game

    He’s suggesting that Southgate rest some of his big names… Jose Mourinho has given his view on how England should line up against Ukraine on Saturday night, and he’s suggested Southgate make some bold decisions. England take on Ukraine in Rome on Saturday as they look to continue their Euro 2020 campaign and make it […]

    5 years ago

  • All UK hairdressers to learn to cut and style Afro hair as standard

    All UK hairdressers to learn to cut and style Afro hair as standard

    “It is about having the knowledge to treat anybody that walks through the door be it with life issues, disability or hair style.” A shake-up in UK hairdressing standards means that all new hairdressers will now learn to work with Black hair as part of their training. It’s after afro and textured hair styles were […]

    5 years ago

  • Mum of man who grabbed Chris Whitty says he ‘misread situation’

    Mum of man who grabbed Chris Whitty says he ‘misread situation’

    She admitted she was “not overjoyed” with the way her son acted. The mum of one of the men who harassed Professor Chris Whitty in a London park has apologised for his action, saying that he “misread the situation.” A video of two men, Jonathan Chew and Lewis Hughes, surfaced online of the two men […]

    5 years ago

  • Man who grabbed Chris Whitty charged with assault

    Man who grabbed Chris Whitty charged with assault

    The incident took place in St James’ park earlier this week. A man has been charged with common assault after England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty was harassed by two men in London. Footage emerged on Tuesday of Prof Whitty trying to get away from two men who grabbed him whilst he was walking […]

    5 years ago

  • 240,000 sign petition for UEFA to replay France vs Switzerland

    240,000 sign petition for UEFA to replay France vs Switzerland

    They aren’t happy with Yann Sommer’s penalty save… Almost a quarter of a million people have signed a petition asking UEFA for France’s Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Switzerland to be replayed. The Swiss pulled off the shock of the tournament on Monday when they knocked out tournament favourites France on penalties, after the […]

    5 years ago

  • Almost every match official in England’s quarter final game is German

    Almost every match official in England’s quarter final game is German

    People are raising some eyebrows at this. It’s set to be England’s biggest game since… well, their last game against Germany. Southgate’s side take on Ukraine on Saturday evening in Rome for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2020, and go into the game as heavy favourites. However some are a little bit suspicious […]

    5 years ago

  • Princess Diana’s statue is getting roasted on social media

    Princess Diana’s statue is getting roasted on social media

    The statue was unveiled on Thursday by William and Harry. The new Princess Diana statue at Kensington Palace has received scathing reviews online, just hours after it was unveiled at a ceremony by Prince William and Prince Harry. The statue had been designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, with William and Harry reportedly both being involved […]

    5 years ago

  • FootballJOE Photoshop Challenge #3: Thomas Muller’s dreadful miss

    FootballJOE Photoshop Challenge #3: Thomas Muller’s dreadful miss

    The third in the trilogy… so far It was a moment that was celebrated like a goal. Or at least I celebrated it like a goal. Time seemed to stand still when Thomas Muller was handed the ball by Raheem Sterling and was suddenly in on goal. We all held our breath, wondering whether this […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman arrested over Tour de France’s worst-ever crash

    Woman arrested over Tour de France’s worst-ever crash

    She caused a crash during the first stage of the race by holding up a sign in front of the riders. A woman has been arrested in connection with one of the worst crashes in the history of the Tour de France is in custody. The crash took place in the Landerneau, a small town […]

    5 years ago

  • Comedian Lee Hurst suspended from Twitter for abusive Chris Whitty tweets

    Comedian Lee Hurst suspended from Twitter for abusive Chris Whitty tweets

    “Whatever has happened to Chris Whitty is not enough.” Lee Hurst has had his Twitter account suspended after posting abusive tweets about Chris Whitty. Hurst made the comments after footage emerged of Professor Whitty being harassed by two men. After the video of England’s Chief Medical Officer being manhandled came out, Whitty received wide-spread support, […]

    5 years ago

  • Boy thrown 27 times in a judo class dies aged seven

    Boy thrown 27 times in a judo class dies aged seven

    The boy suffered a severe brain haemorrhage after the judo class in April. A seven-year-old boy in Taiwan who was thrown to the floor 27 times during judo practice has been taken off life support and died. The boy, who has not been named, had been in a coma for nearly 70 days after suffering […]

    5 years ago

  • Drama in French camp as Rabiot’s mother clashes with families of Pogba and Mbappe

    Drama in French camp as Rabiot’s mother clashes with families of Pogba and Mbappe

    She clashed with a number of players’ families during France’s match with Switzerland Adrien Rabiot’s mother was not taking any prisoners as she watched her son’s side crash out of the European Championships, starting arguments with the families of Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe. According to French news broadcaster RMC Sport, tensions between the families […]

    5 years ago